Supreme Court Justice Prasanna Jayawardena passes away

COLOMBO(News 1st) - Supreme Court Justice Prasanna Jayawardena has passed away. President's Counsel Saliya Peiris posted on twitter to say that Justice Jayewardene's death is an immense loss to both the bench and the bar and to this country. He said the late Justice Prasanna Jayawardena played a pivotal role where ever he was, with his wisdom, intelligence and independence.